Dufour effect

the energy flux due to a mass concentration gradient occurring as a coupled effect of irreversible processes
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Dufour effect

Summary

Dufour effect is a physical phenomenon[1]. It draws 15 Wikipedia views per month (physical_phenomenon category, ranking #109 of 138).[2]

Key Facts

  • Dufour effect is credited with the discovery of Louis Dufour[3].
  • Dufour effect's instance of is recorded as physical phenomenon[4].
  • Dufour effect's instance of is recorded as polyphase system[5].
  • Dufour effect is the opposite of thermophoresis[6].
  • Dufour effect's has immediate cause is recorded as concentration[7].
  • Dufour effect's studied by is recorded as thermodynamics[8].

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Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include physical phenomenon[4] and polyphase system[5]. Dufour effect is the opposite of thermophoresis[6].

Why It Matters

Dufour effect draws 15 Wikipedia views per month (physical_phenomenon category, ranking #109 of 138).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] It is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

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  1. 6w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Instance of physical phenomenon, polyphase system
    Discoverer or inventor Louis Dufour
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